After spending some time with Baoqing in the Qianqing Palace, Kangxi sent Baoqing to the Yanxi Palace to see his mother, as they hadn't seen each other for a long time.
Kangxi was about to continue reviewing memorials when he said to Baoqing, "Baoqing, how about I have Liang Jiugong take you to Yanxi Palace to see your mother?"
Upon hearing that he could see his mother, Baoqing immediately replied, "Great! It's been so long since I've seen you, Mother. I miss you so much."
At this point, he added, "Your subject also misses Father Emperor very much."
When Kangxi heard this, he was quite happy, after all, this child was the eldest son in name only.
Kangxi: "Really? Father Emperor also wants to protect the Qing Dynasty."
After saying that, he immediately called out, "Liang Jiugong, take Baoqing to Yanxi Palace to see his mother."
Liang Jiugong said, "Yes, Your Highness, this servant will take the prince to Yanxi Palace right away."
Then Liang Jiugong took Baoqing to Yanxi Palace. Before they even arrived at Yanxi Palace, they saw Consort Hui already waiting at the entrance.
After getting up early this morning, Consort Hui kept spinning around like a top.
I was so happy to see my son today, and then I went to check if the East Annex Hall was ready.
She checked the things she had prepared for her son to see if they were okay. Anyway, she had been busy all morning and was now waiting at the palace gate.
From the moment he learned that Baoqing had entered the palace, he had been constantly on the move. When he learned that Kangxi had ordered Baoqing to be brought to Yanxi Palace, he waited at the entrance of Yanxi Palace.
Seeing Liang Jiugong bring his child over from afar, she was very excited.
Holding Cuilan's hand tightly, she was finally about to see her son.
She had only met him a few times in the past few years, but now her son can finally grow up by her side.
Seeing Baoqing approaching, she hurriedly called out, "Baoqing, my child, Mother missed you so much!" With that, she threw herself into Baoqing's arms and hugged him tightly. Her eyes were brimming with tears, and finally, the tears fell.
Baoqing was probably also moved by his mother's words, and tears streamed down his face involuntarily. "Mother, your son misses you very much too."
After saying that, he hugged his mother with his little hands.
Consort Hui said, "Come on, Baoqing, your mother will take you to see Yanxi Palace and where you live."
Although Baoqing can only stay here occasionally, Consort Hui has decorated it very well, perhaps because she feels guilty towards her son, and there are many small toys.
Looking at the things in the house, little Baoqing felt very satisfied, because it was all arranged by his mother.
Baoqing said, "Mother, I like it very much. Thank you, Mother."
Wanwan was unaware of the deep bond between mother and son in Yanxi Palace, but she did know that Baocheng would soon be coming to Jingren Palace.
Originally, when the Crown Prince was to be established, Wanwan, as the Imperial Noble Consort, was either to pay him respects or not. However, Baocheng always regarded Wanwan as his own mother.
Therefore, even though Wanwan was an Imperial Noble Consort, not the Empress, Baocheng still called her Imperial Mother.
So after lunch today, Bao Cheng will come to Jingren Palace. Of course, the lunch time here refers to the lunch time at Jingren Palace, not the general lunch time in the palace.
After having lunch, Wanwan had already tidied herself up and was dressed in auspicious clothes. People usually wear auspicious clothes on such days, while court clothes are usually only worn on important days (such as sacrifices).
Xiao Baocheng was also dressed in a yellow prince's court robe. He did not ride in a sedan chair, but walked from Qianqing Palace to Jingren Palace on his own.
I have to say, wearing this outfit really gives him a certain imposing presence.
However, Wanwan didn't go to the gate of Jingren Palace to greet him. Instead, she sat directly in the main hall of Jingren Palace, where the concubines usually paid their respects, on the phoenix chair, waiting for Baocheng to arrive.
When Bao Cheng arrived at the entrance of Jingren Palace, he asked, "He Zhu? Do you think I am dressed neatly?"
He Zhu replied, "Your Highness, everything is neat and tidy, and there is nothing wrong with it."
Upon hearing this, Bao Cheng lifted his robe, stepped over the gate of Jingren Palace, and headed straight for the main hall of Jingren Palace.
Upon entering the hall and seeing Wanwan sitting on the phoenix throne, Baocheng immediately bowed and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty the Empress Dowager. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
However, Wanwan did not break the rules. Before Baocheng could bow, she stood up and bowed to him first, saying, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."
After all, at this time the Crown Prince was the heir apparent, and even the Imperial Noble Consort had to bow to the Crown Prince, and then the Crown Prince would return the bow.
PS: The author searched on Baidu and found that princes in the Qing Dynasty did not need to kneel and bow to the Empress in the harem. They were of the same rank as ordinary concubines and might only perform a junior's bow, and that was after the concubines had bowed to them. After all, a concubine's stepmother was still an elder.
Even the Imperial Noble Consort must first pay her respects to the Crown Prince, because the Imperial Noble Consort is at most a secondary Empress, while the Crown Prince is a secondary Emperor.
To reiterate, this was found on Baidu; no historical records were consulted.
When Bao Cheng saw Wanwan bowing to him, he immediately said, "Your Majesty, you mustn't."
After saying that, he quickly helped Wanwan up and bowed to her again.
Wanwan said, "Get up quickly. Now that you are His Highness the Crown Prince, it is I who should pay my respects to you."
Although Wanwan also treats Baocheng as her own child, it has to be with his consent. Although Baocheng is willing to treat Wanwan as his mother, Wanwan may not know that.
Bao Cheng replied, "Your Majesty, what are you saying? I lost my mother when I was young. In this palace, Your Majesty is the only one who loves me the most. In my heart, I have long regarded Your Majesty as my own mother."
Actually, Bao Cheng was a little flustered after saying this. Although his mother treated him well, she already had a younger brother (Yinzhen).
I wonder if I'll be upset to hear that.
Wanwan was naturally happy to hear this; after all, she wasn't flesh and blood.
She also has her own heart, and she deeply loves the children she has watched grow up.
Moreover, this child will be of great help to her in the future.
Wanwan: "I would also like to be His Highness the Crown Prince's mother, but I am not one after all..."
Bao Cheng was very excited when he heard this. Now, the unspoken understanding had been revealed.
If handled properly, I can truly regard Wanwan as my own mother in the future.
Bao Cheng asked, "Empress Mother, does that mean I will have a mother from now on?"
Baocheng grew up without a mother, and Wanwan gave him that maternal love, so naturally Baocheng didn't want to lose the opportunity to call Wanwan "Mother".
Wanwan: "Yes, Baocheng will be my adopted child from now on."
Bao Cheng tentatively called out, "Mother..."
Wanwan was also happy. Besides the fact that Baocheng would be useful in the future, she also liked him. She had watched him grow up since he was a child and had even worried about him. How could she not like him?
When Wanwan heard Baocheng call her mother, she immediately responded with "Yes."
Bao Cheng's face broke into a wide smile upon hearing Wanwan's response.
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